{
  "slug": "passerine",
  "name": "Passerine",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/passerine",
  "jsonUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/passerine.json",
  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/passerine.md",
  "cuisine": "Indian",
  "neighborhood": "East Village",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/east-village",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
  "collections": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining-rooms"
  ],
  "capacityDetails": "Private space above lounge area; 28 seated; creative Indian snacks and Kolhapuri lamb tartare; 36 E 20th St",
  "description": "Passerine's intimate upstairs private room transforms your group dinner into something extraordinary, where creative Indian snacks and their signature Kolhapuri lamb tartare spark conversations as vibrant as the spice-forward flavors. The secluded space above their East Village lounge creates an effortlessly cool atmosphere for 28 guests, allowing you to dive deep into bold dishes while the energy of the neighborhood hums quietly below.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.6,
  "reviewCount": 282,
  "address": "36 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 680-4945",
  "website": "https://passerinenyc.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7385115,
    "lng": -73.988664
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 5:00 to 10:00 PM",
    "Friday: 5:00 to 10:30 PM",
    "Saturday: 5:00 to 10:30 PM",
    "Sunday: Closed"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": null,
    "servesBrunch": null,
    "servesLunch": null,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJNz2NYnNZwokRmpUsT-iz-ZE",
  "photos": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/passerine-1.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/passerine-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/passerine-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/passerine-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/passerine-5.jpg"
  ],
  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups book the private room for birthdays, team dinners and dinner parties, with prix fixe or family style menus.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe a private dining room, referred to by one as downstairs, plus a front drawing room and lounge used for pre dinner drinks.",
      "One private dinner seated 30 guests at a single table with candles, flowers and sommelier selected wine.",
      "Menu formats reported include a 3 course prix fixe with custom printed menus, a 5 course tasting, and family style service.",
      "An event coordinator handles bookings; one reviewer reported slow and unresponsive communication during planning."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Private room called stunning, intimate yet spacious",
      "Attentive service for large tables, allergies accommodated",
      "Prix fixe and tasting formats with custom printed menus",
      "Noise level comfortable for group conversation"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Events team communication reported as slow and unresponsive",
      "Tasting menu pacing can run long, about 2.5 hours",
      "Occasional front of house mix ups with reservations"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "private dinner",
      "birthday celebration",
      "team dinner",
      "private event",
      "group dinner"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 36,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}